How It Works – Step-by-Step for Students
Here’s how to start volunteering and make sure your hours count toward your Lynnfield High School community service requirement:
Step 1 – Browse Opportunities
- Visit the Opportunities page.
- Look through the list of available volunteer events and positions.
- Choose the one(s) that fit your schedule and interests.
Step 2 – Sign Up
- Click on the sign-up link for your chosen event.
- Reserve your spot on SignUpGenius.
Step 3 – Volunteer
- Show up on time and complete your volunteer shift.
- You are not only representing LCC, but Lynnfield High School. For this reason, you must be punctual, respectful, and go in accordance to dress code if specified for the event
- Ask the event organizer to verify your hours if possible (optional but recommended).
Step 4 – Log Your Hours
- Go to the Log Your Hours page.
- Fill out the form with your name, event details, and total hours.
- Your submission will go directly to the Lynnfield High School for recordkeeping.
That’s it! Once submitted, your hours will be reviewed and added to your record.
How It Works – Step by Step for Community Members/Organizations
Overview
Partner with us to offer Lynnfield High School students meaningful, supervised volunteer opportunities. Follow the simple steps below to post your event, manage sign-ups, and help students verify their hours.
Step 1 — Decide the Basics
Before you post, have these details ready:
- Event name & brief description (what students will do)
- Date(s) & shift times
- Location & parking info
- Age/grade requirements (if any)
- Dress code
- Materials to bring (if any)
- Accessibility / physical demands
- Supervisor Name/Email Address
Step 2 – Email the information above (basics) to LCC and we will publish your Care Connection, or (proffered) You Can Create Your Sign-Up (SignUpGenius) and follow along…
- Go to signupgenius.com and log in (create a free account if needed).
- Click Create a Sign Up.
- Title format:
Organization – Event – Date(example: “Food Pantry – Sat Distribution – Sept 21”). - Add time slots with the number of volunteers needed per shift.
- In Settings:
- Require Name and Email (Phone recommended).
- Turn on Email Reminders to reduce no-shows.
- (Optional) Add custom questions (e.g., grade level, emergency contact).
- Consider Hide names on sign up for privacy.
- Click Publish, then go to Share → copy the Link (or Embed code if you prefer embedding).
Step 3 — Send Us Your Care Connection Opportunity
- Sign-up link (or embed code)
- Event title, date(s), location
- Short description (2–3 sentences)
- Shift times & number of volunteers per shift
- Supervisor name & mobile number
- Any requirements (age, attire, forms)
We’ll post it on the Find Opportunities page so students can sign up.
Step 4 — Event-Day Check-In / Check-Out
To help students verify hours:
- Set up a check-in table with a printed sign-in sheet (name, time in/out, supervisor initials).
- Remind students they may take a photo/screenshot of the signed sheet or their check-out confirmation as proof.
- Have the supervisor available at the start and end of each shift.
Need a template? Ask us for a printable sign-in sheet.
Step 5 — Verifying Hours (after the event)
Students will submit their hours through the school portal. You can support verification in any of these ways:
- Sign the sheet and keep a photo on file.
- Send a brief confirmation email to the LHS office listing student’s name and hours.
- Export your SignUpGenius attendee list and email it to the LHS office.
Step 6 — Cancellations or Changes
If weather or staffing changes your plans:
- Update the SignUpGenius listing (it will notify students).
- Email [email protected] so we can update the website.
❗IMPORTANT❗- Guidelines & Expectations
- Provide appropriate supervision and a safe environment.
- Assign age-appropriate tasks with clear instructions.
- Communicate any special requirements (e.g., closed-toe shoes, outdoor clothing).
- If a student cannot complete a task, offer an alternative where possible.